Fishing tournaments

Sponsoring a bass, crappie, catfish or other fishing tournament? Mail or fax your flier or information to Fishing Editor, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, Ga. 30903-1928. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. Tournament reports must include first and last names of the participants, total numbers of fish and total weight of the catch.

The 100 percent payback fishing tournament begins at safe light Oct. 20. Entry fee is $50 per boat with an optional $10 for the big fish pot. There are four categories: panfish, bass, striper/hybrid and catfish. The festival will be held at the Jackson Community Center and Pavilion on Main Street. The event is free. More information: (803) 471-2228, or visit the Web site at www.hookandcookjacksonsc.com.

Savannah River Bass Tournament

Next: Sunday, season finale. Entry fee is $40 per team or person with 100 percent payback. Includes big fish pot. Five-fish limit. Tournament hours are safe light to 1 p.m. Weigh-in and registration will be held at the Bob Baurle Boat Ramp below the lock and dam. More information: Joey Bishop at (706) 755-4651.

Open Team Bass Tournament

Oct. 20, Dorn Fishing Facility

Entry fee is $40 per boat. Register online at tcbassclub.org. Entry deadline is Oct. 13. A mandatory pre-tournament meeting will be held Oct. 19 at Lighthouse Baptist Church at 7 p.m., and a meal will be served and there will be a special guest speaker. First-place team wins a $600 gift card, runner-up wins a $500 gift card. Big fish pot winner gets $100. More information: Bill Spurgeon at (803) 641-6903.